The 1980s: Big Growth for Tualatin
On Saturday evening, May 17, 1980, Tualatin’s Winona Grange hall was decorated with spring flowers and filled with jolly folks as the Crawfish Festival...
Your Child’s Self Esteem
Feeling unconditionally loved and capable in the world; Having a confidence and satisfaction in oneself… pride and belief in one’s self
It seems so straightforward,...
Five Improvements – We love our home but want to “update”
As President of SLS Custom Homes and Remodel for over 30 years, working and living in the Tualatin area, I have pretty much dealt with all sizes...
“Shoulder Tapping”
Have you ever been approached by a teen and been asked to buy them beer or alcohol? ”Shoulder tapping” is one of the most...
Tualatin Residents Wanted for Cancer Study
Cancer has touched all of our lives one
way or another. I have lost too many close
friends and family members to cancer
which is why I...
After 26 Years with Tualatin Police Department, Sgt. Larry Clow to Retire
Sgt. Larry Clow started his career in law enforcement in 1981 with the Clatskanie Police Department.
Clatskanie was and still is a small agency in...
2013 Crawfish Festival & Parade
Some scenes from the 2013 Crawfish Festival & Parade Special Thanks to photographer Eric Hermann! Send your photos to photos@tualatinlife.com and we’ll post them to our Facebook page!
To view...
BOOMTOWN – Tualatin in the 1970’s
As the ring of growth expanded outward from Portland, via 1-5, the population of Tualatin grew from 359 in 1960 to 922 in 1970....
Passport to Parenting: Quality vs. Quantity
Envision yourself at your computer working on an email. Then, your child appears, urgently asking you to come look at the butterfly he just...
Mayor’s Corner: It’s official
The Nyberg Rivers shopping center is underway with the approval by the City Council of their Master Plan this month. Much interest has been...





















